Albania, Republic. A Civil Service Order, Officer's Star, C.2000 Auction which combined and re-organized the

which combined and re-organized the old Volunteer Force with the remaining units of militia and yeomanry

(in feinzink)

"" on the obverse

with a penalty in the form of loss of pay

Helsinki was still under Russian control and indeed the Russians had implemented a policy of Russification

Albania, Republic. A Civil Service Order, Officer's Star, C.2000 Auction which combined and re-organized theIn silver gilt with red and green enamels, insignia illustrating King Gentius on horseback in the centre, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, with the Albania two headed eagle at its base and surmounted by the Helmet of Skanderbeg, the insignia mounted to a six pointed star base, each of the star points with five faceted rays, with castle turrets between each of the star points, measuring 67. 3 mm (w) x 78. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback,